Heritage railways · North Wales
Welsh Highland Railway
Also known as: Rheilfordd Eryri
Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Nantmor Halt · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
About
Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Also known as: Rheilfordd Eryri. Coordinates: 52.9966°, -4.0927°.
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Place summary
The Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway located in North Wales, specifically in the parish of Beddgelert (postcode LL55). Known as Rheilfordd Eryri, it offers scenic train rides through the Snowdonia National Park, showcasing the region's natural beauty and industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9966, -4.0927
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Beddgelert
- Postcode
- LL55 4YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Nantmor Halt — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w59427228 (ODbL)
- commons: Welsh Highland Railway - Aberglaslyn Pass - 7933242630.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh Highland Railway?
- Welsh Highland Railway is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.9966°, -4.0927°. The nearest railway station is Nantmor Halt, around 0.4 km away.